Tree-mendous Day Out Lifts Spirits of Somerset Care Home Residents Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset carehome westonbirt arboretum nature dementia sensory outdoor wellbeing accessibility Residents of Catherine House Care Home in Frome experienced a heartwarming day immersed in nature during a visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, one of Britain’s premier tree collections. The outing offered a refreshing change of … Read More
Pirate Treasure and Bug Hunts Await Kids on Brownsea Island Adventures Wednesday, July 30, 2025 brownsea summer play nature children adventure bushcraft pirate crafts outdoors This summer, Brownsea Island invites families to dive into the great outdoors with its highly anticipated Summer of Play programme, brought to you by the National Trust. Running daily from July 24 to August 31, this vibrant … Read More
Wiltshire’s Bowood Estate Celebrates 50 Years with a Vibrant Summer Festival Tuesday, July 29, 2025 bowood wiltshire estate summer festival nature theatre adventure heritage art This summer, Wiltshire’s historic Bowood Estate invites visitors to immerse themselves in a rich blend of natural beauty, heritage, and cultural experiences as it celebrates 50 years since its House and Gardens opened to the … Read More
Somerset's Parks and Green Spaces Shine Among the World's Best Thursday, July 17, 2025 somerset greenflag parks greenspaces environment community sustainability recreation conservation nature Somerset is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 21 of its parks and green spaces have been awarded the coveted Green Flag status. This prestigious recognition highlights the county’s commitment to maintaining … Read More
Somerset’s Mendip Hills Named One of the UK’s Most Underrated Staycation Gems Monday, July 14, 2025 mendip somerset staycation exmoor nature caves hiking cycling darksky geology The Mendip Hills in Somerset have been recognized as one of the UK’s top underrated staycation destinations, according to tourism experts at cottages.com. Often described as “Somerset’s best-kept secret,” … Read More
Relaxed Picnic and Celebration of Local Produce at Somerset Food Trail Festival Sunday, July 13, 2025 picnic local sustainability somerset food festival community family music nature Chard’s Great Mead is set to host a laid-back outdoor gathering as part of the Somerset Food Trail Festival. On Sunday, July 20, from 12 noon to 3 pm, families and friends can enjoy the Family Feast Picnic—an afternoon filled … Read More